Section 106 Under Threat
October UPDATE Before It’s Gone – 106 Strong Short Film Proposed rewrite of Section 106 regulations has been overshadowed by the Senate permitting bill: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, co-sponsored by Democratic Senators Heinrich and Whitehouse, to be voted on November 9th. The language contained in this bill is an EVEN GREATER ASSAULT than […]
Book Barn Featured on News 12
On September 19, 2026, Ketcham Inn Book Barn was featured on The East End News 12 segment hosted by Joe Arena.We would like to thank News 12 for the incredible opportunity! https://longisland.news12.com/2026/09/18/the-east-end-ketcham-inn-book-barn/5ZkWp6G8i0kodWYOJca02d KIFI volunteers and supporters gathered to watch the segment’s premiere.
Former Archaeology Student Visits Ketcham Inn
Suffolk Community College and Dowling College archaeology field school conducted 8 digs at Ketcham Inn in the 1990s and early 2000s. One of these archaeology students recently stopped by the Inn 30 years later, and recognized herself in photos documenting the digs. The field school was coordinated by Dr. Linda Barber and Dr. Toni Silver, […]
KIFI Help Mattituck Students Celebrate 250th
Alyssa Daniels’ Mattituck High School class wearing foam tricorne hats & powdered wigs donated by Ketcham Inn Foundation.
Ketcham Inn Recognized by Brookhaven NAACP
December 3 2025, NAACP Brookhaven Town Branch Education Award to Ketcham Inn for Excellence in Elevating Education Within Our Community
Inns and Taverns of Revolutionary Long Island
Ketcham Inn featured in 2025 Preservation Notes
2025 Long Island History Hunt Winners’ Luncheon
Ketcham Inn hosted the Long Island History Hunt Luncheon, October 25, 2025 More info and pics on Loren Christie’s blog:https://misspetticoatpresents.blogspot.com/2025/10/long-island-history-hunt-celebrated-at.html 2026 History Hunt: May 23 – September 30 https://app.otocast.com/guide/LIHistoryHunt
History Books Available Online
Now available for purchase online, our exclusive Local Moriches, Brookhaven Town, Long Island and New York history books.Click to buy!
Newsletter 2025
Keep up with our annual projects and events with our 2025 Havens Ketcham Heritage Area Newsletter!
Jon Raynor (1950-2025)
Jon was a Teacher, Theatrical Stage Designer, Friend to Many, and Board Member of Ketcham Inn Foundation.
Barn Again Farm partners with Ketcham Inn Foundation, to open at Smith Farm Tin Barn
https://barnagainfarm.com
Betsy Raynor (1950-2024)
To honor the memory of Elizabeth Gaylord Raynor and to celebrate her life, the Raynor family assembled an exhibition of her paintings at Gallery 90. Exhibit will remain on display during regular gallery hours, Saturday and Sunday, 12-5, October 26 through November 3. Betsy was a Teacher, Artist, Theatrical Costume Designer, Friend to Many, Member, […]
Garden Update
For Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who manage the properties of the historic Ketcham Inn and Havens Homestead EstateFor further information about these programs, contact Dr. Jane Corrarino
Historic Windows Arrive at Ketcham Inn
After 35 years, Ketcham Inn is one step closer to restoration. Windows for the c. 1693 Summer Kitchen were unveiled on July 21st. The window frames were constructed by Scott W. Brown, Master Timber Framer out of White Oak and Cypress. These window frames were in vogue between 1690 and 1700. These leaded glass windows […]
Rocking Horse Restored
Historic c. 1870 rocking horse was restored by Roger Herald, Contemporary American whimsical folk art craftsman, Center Moriches. This object was gifted by Boyce and Marjorie Rogers in 2023.